Did you know that at least 33% of farmworkers are living below the poverty line? The average hourly wage for a farmworker is $10.60, and benefits like sick leave and health insurance are extremely rare.
For farmers of color, women and LGBTQIA+ farmers, there are even more obstacles to a safe and stable workplace (many of us have firsthand experience with this) – and yes, these injustices show up on organic, sustainable farms, too.